Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being converted into a usable room, the converted space must satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which identify a U-value for the speed of heat loss through an area. These values are set differently for walls, floors, windows and roofs, with flat roofs being required to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is regularly cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it’ll save on your energy bills. The most challenging facet of insulating a loft conversion is often the restrained space. Space saving insulation methods are often employed in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, check that there is adequate space designed for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will affect the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights must be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.